Bali takes precautions against bird flu after fowl Java outbreak

A reported outbreak of bird flu (H5N1) killing off poultry in Java has caused the Badung regency government to give early warnings to the Animal Quarantine Agency. 

This was announced via written letter by Made Badra, head of Badung regency’s Department of Animal Husbandry, Marine Life and Fisheries on Thursday.

“The high number of domestic and international travelers in Badung makes us pay full attention to the virus, which is harmful to both humans and animals. If it infects Bali, it could harm tourism in Bali, especially in Badung,” Badra said, as quoted by Tribun Bali

So that’s why sick animals should be quarantined and not allowed into Bali through the port, Badra added, referring to the Port of Gilimanuk, the main crossing point in Bali from East Java. 

Thousands of infected poultry in Banyuwangi, East Java died suddenly and what’s so worrying about that is approximately 50 percent of Bali’s chicken supply comes from Java, according to Tribun. 

Badung regency says it is raising awareness about bird flu with local residents by going around and encouraging proper hygiene (e.g. regularly cleaning cages, washing hands with soap) for those handling poultry. Furthermore, if residents experience a fever after direct contact with poultry, they should seek medical attention immediately, Badra says. 

The regency is also apparently providing residents free vaccination and disinfectant spraying for their poultry. 



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